Leech Lake Band gets federal storm recovery aid declaration
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
A major disaster was declared for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe after severe storms hit on June 21, 2025. This means federal help is coming, covering 75% of eligible costs for repairs and aid. The disaster declaration started on October 22, 2025, and a special FEMA officer is now in charge to make sure help gets where it’s needed fast.
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Individual Disaster Aid Authorized
If you are a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on June 21, 2025, the President authorized Individual Assistance on October 22, 2025. This means eligible individuals in the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe can apply for federal help for losses caused by that event.
Public Assistance: Federal Pays 75%
For the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the declaration authorizes Public Assistance and Other Needs Assistance and limits Federal funds to 75 percent of total eligible costs under section 408. The declaration covering the June 21, 2025 storms was issued October 22, 2025.
Specific Federal Disaster Programs Made Available
The declaration makes multiple federal disaster programs available to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, including CFDA 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans); 97.031 (Cora Brown Fund); 97.032 (Crisis Counseling); 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services); 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance); 97.046 (Fire Management Assistance Grant); 97.048–97.050 (Disaster Housing Assistance and Other Needs); 97.036 (Disaster Grants–Public Assistance); and 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant). These programs cover a range of supports from temporary housing and counseling to loans and mitigation funds.
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